Sheet post-processing apparatus
US6042098A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 1, 1998 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB65H2513/42
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A post-processing apparatus for detecting the leading or trailing edges, turning over at a turn-over route, stapling, punching, or otherwise finishing sheets sequentially discharged from an image forming machine. The sheet post-processing apparatus is capable of consistently binding or punching holes for filing stacks of sheets at a predetermined side of the stack regardless of the side onto which an image is formed.
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